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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
#89101: Sep 18th 2018 at 5:43:11 AM

Captain Marvel teaser trailer

Punisher286 Since: Jan, 2016
#89102: Sep 18th 2018 at 5:55:53 AM

Yeah that's cool, and interesting.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#89103: Sep 18th 2018 at 5:56:44 AM

There's something comforting hearing Sam Jackson's voice again. grin

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
Foreign Troper
#89104: Sep 18th 2018 at 6:02:31 AM

Trailer is nothing all too special, but effects are great as always.

It's really cool how they made Sam look so young :) And hey, Phil is back!

Certified: 48.0% West Asian, 6.5% South Asian, 15.8% North/West European, 15.7% English, 7.4% Balkan, 6.6% Scandinavian
Punisher286 Since: Jan, 2016
#89105: Sep 18th 2018 at 6:09:41 AM

I normally am not a huge fan of "amnesia" plotlines. But here, it kind of is intriguing and makes sense.

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#89106: Sep 18th 2018 at 6:31:02 AM

So Carol was kidnapned, brainwashed and experimented on.

Not sure how I feel about that. I mean, it's Marvel and everything, but the last movie I watched with a similar premise was utter hogwash.

Other than that, the mask looks wicked cool, but the laser she shoots on top of the train looks kinda wimpy.

And seeing a adult woman punching a old lady in the face is funny in the worst way possible.

[down]Man, I kinda miss the days of video renting.

Edited by HailMuffins on Sep 18th 2018 at 10:36:04 AM

HarpieSiren Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: I've been dreaming of True Love's Kiss
#89107: Sep 18th 2018 at 6:32:21 AM

"How do we establish it's the 90s?

"SHOW A BLOCKBUSTER!"

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#89108: Sep 18th 2018 at 6:36:19 AM

Redbox still exists

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Punisher286 Since: Jan, 2016
#89109: Sep 18th 2018 at 6:37:41 AM

If the trailer is accurate and the Kree seemingly tied Carol to a machine and wiped her memories essentially, then it'd give her plenty of reason to turn on them once she realized what colossal A-holes they can be.

XJTordecai Watch the seventh wave Since: Jun, 2013
Watch the seventh wave
#89110: Sep 18th 2018 at 7:01:57 AM

Looking good so far. Not much else to say with just this to go off of. And hey they actually included that mask she has.

On my wave, passing oooooooon
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#89111: Sep 18th 2018 at 7:23:42 AM

[up][up][up][up]: Not gonna lie, the second they showed it, I was like "Ha. Blockbuster." smile

Yeah, Blockbuster was awesome for me. Like, there was one in walking distance and I was super-bummed when they closed it forever.

But yeah, Carol's movie looks like it's gonna rock. Here's to hoping she, Tony and Steve take turns wiping the floor with Thanos in Avengers 4. evil grin

ZheToralf Floating Advice Reminder from somewhere in Germany Since: Dec, 2009
#89112: Sep 18th 2018 at 7:47:23 AM

So, Nick fury is gonna lose his eye in this movie, right?

You lost!
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#89113: Sep 18th 2018 at 7:49:09 AM

[up] Possibly. Like 99.9% possibly.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#89114: Sep 18th 2018 at 8:17:38 AM

There’s a .1% chance that he’ll gain an eye. And become a triclops.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#89115: Sep 18th 2018 at 8:39:19 AM

Most people in the world most likely don't get the Blockbuster reference, but I bet the US and Canada fans grinned at that one.

So, I guess there are now a few loud voices disapproving of Brie Larson judging by the comments...where are they suddenly all coming from?

Anyway, look good. I kind of get the kick out of her attacking that old lady.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#89116: Sep 18th 2018 at 8:49:43 AM

Blockbuster Video.

Wow, what a difference.tongue

Man, I miss those things. Way to remind me of what's long gone movie.sad

Carol missing some past memories might be a nod to when Rogue absorbed the entirety of Carol's life and background and when Xavier tried to restore them, he was only able to bring back the physical memories and not the emotions behind them.

One Strip! One Strip!
Pseudopartition Screaming Into The Void from The Cretaeceous Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Screaming Into The Void
#89117: Sep 18th 2018 at 8:53:45 AM

My city still has an actual, honest-to-god, movie rental place. It's awesome.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#89118: Sep 18th 2018 at 9:09:08 AM

The spot where the Blockbuster used to be in my city is still unoccupied. Curiously, though, the indie video rental store a few blocks away is still going strong, even in this Netflix era and also not far from the local library. Must have great customer loyalty.

Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#89119: Sep 18th 2018 at 9:11:00 AM

Excellent trailer.

It is amusing to think what the shot of Carol punching out the old lady on the bus looked like to someone who had no idea what Skrulls are or that they'd be in the movie. Because the trailer did not explain anything about them and we only saw them in their natural state for a single brief shot.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#89120: Sep 18th 2018 at 9:17:20 AM

Just following the Batman’s example.

Whowho Since: May, 2012
#89121: Sep 18th 2018 at 9:32:55 AM

Love the speilberg extraterrestrial film feel the trailer has in places. Blockbuster was a great choice.

Sam Jack playing a government agent pencil pusher days from retirement who discovers a seemingly escaped alien abduction escapee in the 90s is itself a great film hook.

Love the old lady sucker punch, love the helmet, oh god the helmet looks so good.

Brie is a lot more soft spoken than I've ever pictured Carol's voice. I always pictured her being butcher? Carol in this certainly dresses how I expect Carol to dress, but I'm gonna have to get used to the voice.

Coulson with a quiff? It's cool, I was kind of hoping for a nineties center parting but sure. Tintin quiff works.

There's a surprisingly menacing image of Ronan overlooking the earth, hammer in hand. I'm surprised because I didn't think this film would lend any time to Ronan becoming a baddie. I assumed he'd be like Randall in Monsters University.

HarpieSiren Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: I've been dreaming of True Love's Kiss
#89122: Sep 18th 2018 at 9:41:26 AM

There's always someone who's gonna complain about the casting, remember the backlash against Ruffalo and Evans?

Said complaints always get blown out of the water in the actual film.

Edit: I'm also okay with Carol's voice being softer, not every badass lady needs a Contralto Of Danger.

Edited by HarpieSiren on Sep 18th 2018 at 9:42:24 AM

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#89123: Sep 18th 2018 at 10:41:53 AM

[up]Perharps not, but it is a plus.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#89124: Sep 18th 2018 at 10:44:10 AM

I see Captain Marvel joins Batman in the proud "punched an old lady in the face for justice" club.

Most people in the world most likely don't get the Blockbuster reference, but I bet the US and Canada fans grinned at that one.

I had to stop the video because I was giggling so much. The fact that that's the way the teaser establishes this takes place in the distant past of the 90's...

Edited by KnownUnknown on Sep 18th 2018 at 10:46:56 AM

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#89125: Sep 18th 2018 at 10:46:49 AM

[up]x3 I agree that not every woman needs to have one, but I do think that Carol does - it’s just how I read her.

Edited by KarkatTheDalek on Sep 18th 2018 at 1:46:36 PM

Oh God! Natural light!

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